Bikes & Golf Carts

Many do. Some Catalina Island vacation rentals include a golf cart for guest use during your stay, giving you more flexibility to explore than an hourly rental allows.

Golf carts are only permitted within the City of Avalon. Rental companies provide a map of approved routes, and all rules of the road apply.

No. Catalina Island doesn't have traditional car rentals. Avalon strictly limits the number of vehicles allowed on its streets, so golf carts, bikes, taxis, and walking are how residents and visitors get around. Golf carts are the closest thing to a car rental, but they're rented by the hour for sightseeing, not for extended personal transportation.

Yes, with a permit. Pedal bikes and electric bikes are allowed into the interior with a bike permit from the Catalina Island Conservancy. Stop by the Conservancy's Trailhead building in Avalon for permit information.

Golf cart rentals are available by the hour, up to a 2-hour maximum per rental.

No. Golf carts on Catalina Island are rented by the hour for sightseeing, with a 2-hour maximum rental. They're not available as day-long or multi-day rentals, and they aren't intended to be used as a substitute for a rental car. If you'd like your own golf cart for the length of your visit, look for a vacation rental that includes one, as some Catalina properties offer this as an amenity.